Michael Phelps

For so long, I looked at myself as literally a kid who was talented who would go up and down the pool. That’s it. Nothing else. Very few people knew who I really was.

Michael Phelps

For the millionth time, I’m retired. I keep saying it, and people keep answering, ‘Well, maybe he doesn’t mean it this time.’ But I do.

Michael Phelps

Growing up in high school, I wasn’t hanging out with friends every day or on the weekends. Doing normal high school kid things was something I was willing to give up.

Michael Phelps

I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team.

Michael Phelps

I am 26 and, and I don’t recover as fast as I have in the past.

Michael Phelps

I am excited to have the opportunity to help provide the same swim instruction that I received as a child when I was enrolled in a water safety class at five-years-old.

Michael Phelps

I don’t have a strict diet. It’s all about cramming in as many calories into my system as I possibly can. To be honest with you, I have a tough time keeping weight on.

Michael Phelps

I don’t like to be second in anything. I was trying, I just wasn’t going anywhere.

Michael Phelps

I feel most at home in the water. I disappear. That’s where I belong.

Michael Phelps

I finished my career the way I wanted to.

Michael Phelps